2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · BV07 PTZ
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 97,016 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV07 PTZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2023
- 97,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV07 PTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (BV07 PTZ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
BV07 PTZ Mileage History
- 14/04/202287,940 mi
- 13/04/202397,016 mi+9,076 mi
Average of roughly 9,107 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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